FORT MYERS, Fla. ( November 12, 2015)
The Village Church at Shell Point has announced the lineup for its 2015-2016 Season of Praise Concert Series, an annual collection of sacred music and inspirational worship celebrations.
Five performances in the 2015-2016 Season of Praise Concert Series bring a mix of singers, actors, solo and ensemble instrumentalists, pianists, organists, a brass band, and even a choir to the newly-renovated Village Church stage at Shell Point. The artist roster and dates are as follows:
• Christmas with C.S. Lewis – Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6:15 p.m. British actor David Payne will bring novelist C.S. Lewis to life in this 90-minute, one-man Christmas drama that follows the life and beliefs of this Chronicles of Narnia author.
• Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass – Sunday, Jan. 10, at 6:15 p.m. The King’s Brass adds contemporary flair to classic hymns by uniting three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion, and keyboard for a full, rich sound.
• Indiana Wesleyan University Concert Choir – Wednesday, March 9, at 7:15 p.m. This competitive choir combines youthful energy with sacred favorites at the highest level of performance and chorale ministry.
• Rachel Park, pianist – Easter Sunday, March 27, at 6:15 p.m. International pianist Rachel Park, of The King’s Brass, returns to celebrate Easter Sunday with a variety of sacred piano songs.
• Tenore, Men’s Trio – Sunday, April 17, at 6:15 p.m. Award-winning men’s trio Tenore will engage audiences with powerhouse vocals, creating a memorable concert experience.
Above: British actor David Payne will bring novelist C.S. Lewis to life in this 90-minute, one-man Christmas drama, held at The Village Church, on Dec. 6 at 6:15 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)
Above: The King’s Brass adds contemporary flair to classic hymns during their performance at The Village Church on Jan. 10 at 6:15 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)
Above: The Indiana Wesleyan University Concert Choir offers an energetic performance in concert at The Village Church on March 9 at 7:15 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)
Above: Korean pianist Rachel Park celebrates Easter Sunday with The Village Church on March 27 at 6:15 p.m., as she plays a collection of sacred and inspirational piano music. (Courtesy Photo)
Above: Award-winning men’s trio Tenore brings powerhouse vocals to their performance at The Village Church on April 17 at 6:15 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)
All concerts require the purchase of a non-refundable $10 ticket. Additional information about each performance, as well as ticket purchase, is available online at www.shellpoint.org/seasonof praise or by calling the Village Church office at 239-454-2147.
“Inspirational concerts and worship celebrations are an integral part of the ongoing ministry of The Village Church,” said Randy Woods, minister of Worship and Music. “It is a joy for us to partner and present guest performers who encourage and inspire us with the artistic expressions of their faith.”
The Village Church
The Village Church is a ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, and has served Shell Point residents and the southwest Florida community since 1972. Located on The Island at Shell Point, the facility has the capacity to seat up to 1,000 people. The Village Church hosts roughly 200 community-wide events each year, including its signature Season of Praise concert series, and its auditorium welcomes a congregation of approximately 500 each Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The church office may be reached at 239-454-2147.
About Shell Point Retirement Community
Shell Point Retirement Community, founded in 1968, is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community located in Fort Myers, Florida. Shell Point offers independent retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing for its 2,400 residents in an active, resort-style environment. Lifestyle amenities include deep-water boating access with free dockage, a championship 18-hole golf course, and other recreational and educational activities. To learn more, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.
